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A digital dynamo

If you're ready to toss that bulky album full of scratched-up CDs and go digital, JVC's KD-X210 digital media receiver offers an impressive array of features for its price range, along with plenty of connections for all your devices. The "short body" design means it can fit into a wide variety of cars and trucks, not to mention vehicles like certain golf carts and ATVs.

Ready for your iPhone®

Plug your iPod® or iPhone into the front USB port and enjoy complete control, not to mention faster charging. The KD-X210's built-in iPod controls let you access your playlists intuitively. If you're a Pandora® or iHeartRadio user, you can connect your iPhone® and access basic functions like "play," "pause," "thumbs-up," and "thumbs-down" with the receiver's controls. For added convenience, the 2-way control feature lets you pick your music using the receiver or the phone itself.

Great for Android phones, too

With the JVC Music Control app, you can get more from your music when you connect your Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only) via USB. List and search stored MP3 music by artist or album, or let the app analyze your songs and create a playlist that suits your mood.

Do more with your USB connection

The powerful 1A USB port lets you keep a smartphone charged while it's performing many battery-draining tasks at once. With your smartphone connected, you can use Drive Change Mode to listen to the internal memory as one source and access its little microSD card as another. You can also make a mix at home, save it to a thumb drive, and plug it into the USB drive. The KD-X210 plays MP3, WMA, WAV, and FLAC files, and they'll all sound great, thanks to the 24-bit digital audio converter (DAC).

Build a better system

If you're planning to expand your car audio system in the future, the KD-X210 includes rear 2.5-volt preamp outputs that you can switch over to subwoofer mode. You can also add Bluetooth® connectivity with an optional adapter. A front aux input lets you hook up other gear, like a Dock & Play satellite radio.

iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.

Other features and specs:

Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

Note: When a mass-storage class (MSC) compatible smartphone
is connected to the head unit's USB input, you can select its internal
memory or external memory (such as a SD-card) for stored music playback.

Track/Folder List: The Track/Folder List displays a list of
MP3/WMA folders and tracks on a connected USB memory device, so you can easily
access your music.

Playback Modes: In addition to Normal playback, you can select from
Repeat and Random playback modes.

Repeat: Track Repeat (plays the current track
repeatedly), Folder Repeat (plays all tracks of the current folder
repeatedly), Off (cancels repeat function)

Random: Folder Random (plays all tracks of the current
folder, then the tracks of the next folder in random), All Random (plays all
tracks of the current USD device at random), Off (cancels random function)

Resume: If you change the source, playback also stops,
without ejecting the USB device. Next time you select USB for the playback
source, the player will start from where it has been stopped previously.

USB Charging: USB portable audio devices that can be charged
via USB will be charged when plugged into the receiver's USB port (5V/1A), and
the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.

JVC Playlist Creator Compatible:
JVC Playlist Creator is a free Windows-based desktop software that helps
organize, manage and transfer MP3/WMA music files to your USB (MSC) device from
your PC. When you playback audio files that have been stored on your USB (MSC)
device using JVC Playlist Creator through the KD-X210, you can search a file by
song title, album name, artist name, or genre using the head unit's Quick Search
function. The JVC Playlist Creator is a Windows-based software that can be
downloaded for free from JVC's website to your PC. The JVC Playlist Creator is
compatible with the following Windows Microsoft Operating Systems.

Windows XP Professional, Home Edition SP2 or later (32-bit)

Windows Vista (32/64-bit)

Windows 7 (32/64-bit)

Note: Not compatible with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Zune, or
Android

Front-Panel Auxiliary Input: A front-panel stereo minijack
is provided to allow the connection of almost any portable audio source with a
3.5mm headphone output (great for those non-Apple/Android devices). Simply
connect your portable digital music player to the unit's front-panel auxiliary
input, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the
speakers in your mobile audio system. The unit's front-panel auxiliary input can
be turned On or Off.

Smartphone Integration

JVC Music Control: By connecting the JVC receiver via
USB to an Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only) that has the free
JVC Music Control app installed, it allows you to list and search your
MP3 music stored on the smartphone from the receiver by artist name or album
name. The JVC Music Control app also analyzes all of your songs that are in
your Android smartphone, and creates a playlist according to your mood. Once
the application has completed the analysis of the songs, simply select your
current mood, and this application will generate a list of songs that best
fits your mood. Your compatible Android smartphone must be recognized as a
USB mass storage class device; not compatible with MTP protocol.

Drive Change Mode: When an Android smartphone is
connected to the USB input terminal, you can select its internal memory or
external memory (such as an microSD card) to playback the songs stored on
the phone or on the memory card. This feature is also compatible with other
USB mass storage class compliant smartphones, such as Blackberry. You can
also change drives (up to 5) on multi-drive devices, such as multi-card
readers and USB hubs.

iPod/iPhone Connectivity w/ DAC Bypass: The JVC KD-X210's
front-panel USB port can acts as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection
when used with the Lightning or Dock cable that came with your iPod/iPhone. The
USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music and music apps to be
loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the
head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to
105dB. The KD-X210's USB connection also offers music navigation, information
display, and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the JVC in-dash head
unit. You can choose to operate your iPod/iPhone through the JVC head unit's
front-panel controls or from your Apple device's clickwheel/touchscreen.

Head Unit Mode: From the head unit's front-panel
controls you can search for stored music by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song,
Podcast, Genre, and Composer. The contents of a Playlist or Category can be
searched alphabetically (A-Z) or numerically (0-9). The KD-X210 also
supports Repeat (file/all) and Random (album/all) playback functions of your
iPod/iPhone. You'll also be able to control basic playback functions (such
as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track) from select music apps streamed to your
iPhone. During Head Unit Mode, the KD-X210 will display your iPod/iPhone's
music file information; such as Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist
name, Song title, and Album label. Newer iPod/iPhones with iOS 6.0+ allow
you to continue to access your Apple device's touchscreen in this mode in
order to access other applications; older iPod/iPhone devices will be locked
during connection.

iPod/iPhone Mode: The iPod/iPhone Mode lets you control
your older iPod/iPhone (iOS 5.1.1 and earlier) from its clickwheel or
touchscreen. You'll still have access to basic playback controls (like
Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track) from the head unit, but advanced
navigation functions will be locked. No song/artist information is displayed
in this mode. The unit will simply display "iPhone Mode".

Note: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current
to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition
switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not
charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the
unit will not recognize it.

iPod Compatibility Chart: The JVC KD-X210 is "Made for iPod/iPhone"
compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of
9/29/2014):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

Audio

Video

Head Unit

iPod/iPhone

Pandora/iHeart Radio

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

iPhone

2G

3.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3G

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3GS

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

7.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4S

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5/5C/5S

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

6/6+

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

touch

1st

2.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

2nd

4.2.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3rd

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4th

6.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5th

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

nano

1st

1.3.1

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

2nd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

3rd

1.1.3

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

4th

1.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

5th

1.0.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

6th

1.2 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

7th

1.02 PC

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

classic

80GB

1.1.2

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

120GB

2.0.1

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

160GB

2.0.4

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

video

5th

1.3

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Y

iPad

1

5.1.1

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

2

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

3

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

4/air

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

mini

8.0

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

AM/FM + Internet Radio

RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS)
feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album
when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.

Presets: You can store a total of 18 FM
stations presets and 6 AM station presets (manually or automatically).

Radio Timer: The head
unit's Radio Timer features lets you tune into a preset station at a specific
time regardless of the head unit's current source (you can activate the Radio
Timer once, daily, or turn it completely off).

Mono Switch: If an analog FM stereo broadcast
is hard to receive, you can manually switch the tuner to Mono operation.

IF Filter: You can
also switch the tuner's IF filter to Wide or Auto to increase/decrease the
sensitivity.

Note: You can set the built-in AM/FM tuner to US
standard or European tuning.

Internet Radio Apps (for iPhone): The JVC KD-X210 allows you
to access Pandora and
iHeartRadio online music
services through your USB-connected iPhone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected
to the KD-X210 via the Lightning or Dock cable supplied with your iPhone. Your
iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via
3G, EDGE, or WiFi.

Pandora App: The
Pandora App (free) lets you play music from the Pandora music service
through the JVC KD-X210 using your connected Apple iPhone, via the the cable
supplied with your iPhone. The JVC KD-X210 provides control over the Pandora
music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. You can
select Pandora stations from your station list and sort them by date or
alphabetically (A-Z). New stations can be created based on the current songs
or artists playing. You can also skip song tracks within a station. You can
even give songs a thumbs up/thumbs down and bookmark them on your Pandora
account. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+) with the
latest version of the Pandora application from Apple's iTunes App Store.
Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the
Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service
account.

iHeartRadio Link: The free
iHeartRadio Link app for JVC from lets you play music from the
iHeartRadio music service through the JVC KD-X210 using your USB-connected
Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+). The iHeartRadio music service provides access to
more than 1,500 live radio stations from coast-to-coast (including pop,
country, urban, rock, talk, and sports). The KD-X210 will provide control
over the iHeartRadio Link app, as well as display station identification and
song/artist information. From the head unit's front-panel controls,
iHeartRadio stations can be searched by the following categories (Local,
Genre, City, or My Stations). The Local selection provides
a list of radio stations in your local listening area. The unit also
provides over 22 Genres to choose from (including pop, country,
hip-hop, jazz, etc.) to help you find the right radio station for you. In
addition, you can search for radio stations by City. Cities can be
searched alphabetically (A-Z). You can even store your favorite stations (My
Stations) for easier, quicker access. An active iHeartRadio account is
required.

Note: Access to the Pandora and iHeartRadio services will
depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of
allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in
Canada and only available in the United States.

Audio Section

MOSFET Amplifier: The JVC KD-X210 is equipped with a MOSFET
amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification
circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less
distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder
and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the
amplification circuit. The power output specs for the KD-X210 are as follows:

Amplifier Gain Control: When you are using the KD-X210 with
factory speakers (or those rated to less than 50 watts peak), the Amplifier Gain
Control can limit the amount of power being sent to those speakers. When the Amp
Gain Control is set to "low," the volume control ranges from 0 (minimum) to 30
(maximum). When using speakers rated higher than 50 watts peak, you can set the
Amp Gain Control to "high," and the volume control will range from 0 to 50.

2.5V/2CH Preamp Output: The KD-X210 is equipped with two
2.5V preamp outputs (Rear/SW). You can set the Rear/SW preamp outputs for
connecting a pair of full-range rear speakers (through an external amplifier) or
for connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier). When set for rear
speakers, the rear outputs operate with the unit's fader control. When set for
subwoofer, the outputs are non-fading.

Subwoofer Controls: When the unit's Rear/SW preamp output is
set to Subwoofer, you can set the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter at
55Hz, 85Hz, or 120Hz. You can adjust the head unit's subwoofer level between -8
and +8 (separate from the main volume level).

Digital Track Expander: The digital Track Expander
automatically enhances compressed music files and restores the original
richness of the recording.

Bass Boost: The unit's Bass Boost enhances low bass
frequencies.

Loud (Loudness): This feature boosts low and high
frequencies to produce a well-balanced sound at a low volume level. You can
set this feature to High, Low, or Off.

Volume Adjust: The input level of each source (other
than FM) is adjustable relative to the FM radio volume, so there isn't a
significant volume difference when changing sources. Each source is
individually adjustable from -5 to +5.

Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.

Display Features

Detachable Face: The JVC KD-X210 features a
detachable face to deter theft. No face-case is provided. An optional soft face
case (142DFC1X,
sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied
for making the face non-detachable, if desired.

Single-Line LCD w/ Fixed Illumination: The head unit
features a 11-segment, one-line LCD with white back-lit text and red button
illumination (fixed). Adjustable brightness and dimmer settings are available
for the LCD and button illumination.

Brightness: The unit offers a daytime and nighttime
brightness settings for the LCD and button illumination. You can adjust the
brightness level of each manually from 0-31.

Dimmer: The unit's dimmer control can be set
automatically or manually; select "Off" for daytime brightness setting, "On"
for nighttime brightness setting, or "Auto" which switches between day and
nighttime brightness setting automatically when you turn off/on the
headlights (orange/white wire of harness must be connected to headlamp
circuit).

Day & Time: The unit displays a 12-or 24-hour clock, as well
as the day (Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat). The day & time can be selected to
remain on, even if the head unit is switched off (as long as the vehicle's key
is in the accessory or start position).

Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be
turned On or Off within the menu.

Remote-Bluetooth Control

Wireless Remote Control: The KD-X210 comes supplied with a wireless remote control (RM-RK52). The remote
contains Attenuator, Sound, Source, Tracking, and Volume functions. The
remote operates off of a single CR2025 3V Lithium-cell battery (included).

Optional Bluetooth: The JVC KS-BTA100 Bluetooth Adapter (105KSTBA10,
sold separately) provides Bluetooth hands-free communication and digital audio
streaming functions for the JVC KD-X210. The JVC KS-BTA100 gives you hands-free
communication from your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone and wireless streaming
audio from a Bluetooth enabled digital audio player, when connected to the JVC
in-dash head unit. The JVC Bluetooth Adapter includes a super-sensitive
microphone, an Answer/End button, and playback controls. The JVC KD-X210 can be
set to automatically mute any music audio to your vehicle's speakers so you can
listen to your telephone call using your car speakers.

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Perfect for a secondary car.

Perfect for a secondary car. The car my daughter is driving, a 2004 Camry, had the OEM system in it. CD player kinda worked and who uses a cassette tape anymore? This unit was perfect. Nice price. iPhone connectivity. USB and AUX. Great for that age group, or any for that matter, even though no CD player.

Great unit for the price

I chose this unit because it does not have a cd player. Very easy to install with the included installation kit, only 15 dollars more for the kit. Since this unit does not have a cd player, the space behind the unit was ample for all of the wires. I installed this in my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Crew Cab.

JVC KD-X210 Review

I bought this for my Jeep because I want to be able to play music from a USB stick. I really like the features like how it displays the name of the radio station and song. The physical interface isn't that great, though. The buttons are too small in my opinion and the knob spins too easily. The LED display is too dim in the daytime and hard to read. The red glow of the buttons seems cheap but that's just my opinion. I am pleased with the sound quality and all of the different menu settings that can be set up. However it is a little awkward navigating the menu. For example, to adjust simple things like balance, fader, bass, treble requires going into the menu system, turning knobs, pressing buttons, etc. I would never be able to do this while driving without having a wreck. On old fashioned radios the knobs for doing this were very accessible. So, all of the features are nice but the ones I use are buried within them and not really possible to access while driving. Also, the radio bevel is not attached very well and will come off if it is tugged a bit. Not rugged at all. For the price, it seems like a good deal, but I don't really like the buttons. You get what you pay for.

JVC KD-X210

Purchased as a Xmas present for my son. The unit was delivered very quickly, I might add. Install it myself in a 95' Honda Accord. It was fairly easy, once I got the old plastic housing off)it connects the radio and the shifter. The plastic housing) It came with everything I would need to complete the install. And even with 20YO stock speakers, its sounds good. I would recommend to ALL my friends and family. The only downside, is that it will take some time to master it. And this model doesn't work with all android phones. But he(my son) is extremely happy with it.

Nice unit for the price

I just bought this two weeks ago, so I'm a bit surprised to see that it is discontinued already. But, I'm pleased with it. It sounds SO much better than the unit it replaces. The dimmable display connected to the dash lights is a wonderful feature on a unit of this price, and was the deciding factor for me - most head units are way, way, way too bright and distracting. I have not tried the Android compatibility. It would be nice if it had an SD card slot, but I can use a pico-USB drive.

Great budget JVC

I bought this radio is a replacement unit for my step daughters car. Installation was pretty straight forward. For the price of the radio has quite a few little features on it, but doesn't seem to be that expandable. You would not be able to build a high and system around it, but thats not what its for. For what it is it is a great sounding little budget stereo.

Pros:Lots of features for the price. Does have the option for Bluetooth capability. Easy to operate.

JVC KD-X210

Daughters first car , 99 Saturn, came with a radio without any aux ports so she couldn't plug in her iPod. Didn't want to spend a lot on a radio. This radio is ideal. The original radio had very poor reception, we are quite rural, this radio pulls in stations great. I was very surprised how much better it sounds with the original speakers.

Good Sound

Good sound for such a low price ... Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good, basic stereo ... Also, I installed this in a 2004 Ford Taurus and because the stereo deck itself is not as deep as normal, it fit great

Excellent Head Unit

This is a great buy. So many features packed into a mech-less chassis. Can't beat it especially for the price. I like that it has a regular USB input instead of something specific to the stereo (I hate that).

Great unit for the price

Written By zukester, Connecticut on Friday, October 17, 2014

"Coolness Factor"

Build Quality

Ease of Use

Sound Quality

Value

Took a while to install in my 1999 Tacoma, but had nothing to do with the unit, but rather the truck. Actually seems it pretty easy. All modes I use work fine, and Even my am radio buzz went away! Charges my cellphone and plays the music on it. Even displays the tracks, albums, etc.

Pros:Customer service answered personally and quickly and resolved all installation issues fast as well.None of it was unit related, but they had the experience and knowledge to help, even with my old truck.
Detachable face plate for security! Thanks guys!

Cons:Need eighty dollar adapter for blue tooth for cell phone, but hey, at that price, it works and I cannot have everything!

awesome for the price

Besides the fact that the front right speaker kept cutting out and there is no cd player, and (according to my wife) "it is not blue", this is the perfect budget head unit if you have digital music files. Easy to use, I only had to read the manual to turn off the demo mode. Not as heavy as I usually like them, but for the money it was the perfect fit.

Pros:Ease of use
Ease of install
Sound not too bad

Cons:Front right speaker port cuts out
Only one color... appease the wife
Only can use digital files
Would like to have been able to hook up cd changer

Very nice if you have no smartphone (but might like one)

Got one of these a month or so ago, took me a bit to get used to it vs my old (2nd gen, my dad has a 1st gen~1999 vintage) JVC CD/MP3 only (with aux) deck.

Comparing it vs my old JVC CD/MP3 deck, this thing rocks! The EQ is way better. (Oh and it was 1/3 the price I paid 15 years ago.) The RMS wattage went down, but I can always add an amp. Not needed to yet, but thinking about it. Just got a new car (new to me) that will need attention, looking at the 310 model as has both sets of outputs, since this one only has one pair.

To wrap this up, changing several vehicle radios to JVC made ones has vastly improved FM reception and sound clarity While I've only spent about 2 years with satellite radio receivers, having the Aux def is a plus. Never know when you'll get a new device to plug into that. If you want a radio that you can hang onto for a decade, you're looking for something like this. Who knows what we might want to hook up via Aux in the decade ahead.

Bottom line: This unit pounds for the price. A cheap 16g flash stick provides hours of entertainment, far more then would be required for a cross-country road trip. Unit claims to be able to work with Android/iPhone over USB, but lacks Bluetooth. I have neither, so cannot attest to that performance.

Pros:Got a cheap 16g USB stick shoved in the front, will hold well over 200 hours of content. Who needs a CD-Changer with that? Plus solid-state doesn't skip. Let the music roll!

Cons:My only complaint would be the clock. Sometimes it will cycle thru and return to the clock, sometimes does not. I like to leave it there, and generally it will return after vehicle start. I would guess its about 1 in 5 vehicle starts that I have to use the "Disp" button to cycle it manually. If I am on my way to work, seeing this is important, so I will cycle it early as opposed to waiting for the unit to get there.... If you don't use the Disp button on a regular basis, might effect usage.

Good but not great

This head unit has fantastic sound and looks really good apart from the fact that every 5 seconds the lights on the unit flash and tell you what the unit can do, like pandora and IHeart radio. It happens to be THE most annoying thing that happens while driving but you get used to it. Part of this head unit I dont like is the fact that after following the directions, the head unit slides back and forth so I had to rig up something to hold it in the compartment. Overall 3 out of 5 stars.

Great radio for the money.

My wife and I got this radio for my stepson for his birthday. Since he already had a bluetooth phone device in his car separate from his radio, we decided to get him a radio without it. He loves it. I installed it and checked it out, sounds great. Plugged my ipod into it, and that sounds great too. There is no cd player, but that's what he wanted. He got tired of carrying around cases of cds, and now he just plugs his iphone into the radio instead. He got a sub box with an amp, got it sounding pretty good. Radio has separate sub controls built in, like crossover freq, level, etc...just gotta find them in the menu. Overall, a great deal and radio.

Nice Unit But Not For Android

DOES NOT WORK WITH CURRENT ANDROID! Android got rid of their mass storage aspect that most units need to play music from, so the unit will not recognize your android device but I am sure it works great with iPhone/iPod. I hope the next update fixes this problem, but in the mean time I will just have to use the aux cord. Relatively easy to install, Crutchfield sent me the wrong adapter for my vehicle and ended up sending me the right one free of charge. After that it was a breeze. Looks great, sounds good with my aftermarket speakers, I was not blown away but I wasn't expecting to be for the price tag.

Pros:Great price, easy to install given the right equipment, looks nice.

Cons:Current android is not compatible through USB, you get what you pay for.

JVC KD-X210

If you're one of those stereo techies and like to nit pick, buy a $300 unit. If you or your kid want an easy to use, cool head unit to replace the tape deck in your commuter car and not go broke...this ones for you.

Pros:You can figure out how to use this unit with out studying the manual for hours. If your speakers are good enough, this unit has the power to thump half decent. Charges your i-phone too. Just enough features and controls.

Cons:Only comes in red but it looks cool, For a digital only unit I'd think it should have an sd slot. (maybe thats why it so affordable). Sub is controllable but it takes some fumbling to get through the menu.

Good Stereo for my first installation

I recently did my first upgrade from factory parts in my truck to this stereo along with new speakers and an amp w/ subwoofer. The stereo wasn't too complicated to install. It provides good power to my speakers and a nice sound quality. For the price, it is definitely worth it.

Pros:Wire colors match stock colors.
Good amount of power distributed to my new speakers.

I will never shop for a stereo anywhere but at Crutchfield

I have an 87 Pontiac Fiero GT that has been in storage for a lot of years. Took it out of storage this year and rebuilt it. I wanted to keep it stock but need to hear my hairbands when weekend driving in it. This stereo is worth more than what I paid for it. What is better than that are the sales and tech support at Crutchfield! I have never replaced a car stereo before and mine needed a mounting kit to take up the extra GM space from the old radio. They helped me through the entiee process. Kudos to you guys at Crutchfield!!

Pros:All wire colors match to stock wires, easy install. Support here is out of the park